Broken Land Parkwa over Trib to Little Patuxent
PoorHoward County, Maryland · At Cradlerock Way · Structure no. 200000HO0270030
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- Daily traffic
- 10,830
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broken Land Parkwa over Trib to Little Patuxent is a steel culvert carrying Broken Land Parkwa over Trib to Little Patuxent in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,490 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broken Land Parkwa over Trib to Little Patuxent built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broken Land Parkwa over Trib to Little Patuxent in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Broken Land Parkwa over Trib to Little Patuxent carry?
About 10,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broken Land Parkwa over Trib to Little Patuxent?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns Broken Land Parkwa over Trib to Little Patuxent?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.